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siwelk

Posted 08 November 2011 - 03:09 PM

siwelk

The Token Reefer

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Joined 06 May 2004

The Hoosier State

~*Welcome*~

My original post has been relegated to #2 in order to make room for FTS, new additions, and indexes. The equipment, methodology, and livestock in the following post are up-to-date and represent the tank's most current state of affairs. Thank you for looking and enjoy! WARNING:Slow build ahead, please use patience.

siwelk

Posted 08 November 2011 - 05:43 PM

siwelk

The Token Reefer

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4,981 posts

Joined 06 May 2004

The Hoosier State

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As is typical with a hobby that CAN and WILL be affected by life-changing events akin to moving, marriage, and children; I'm lucky enough to have only succumbed to the least expensive. Moving. Without too much inundation...{insert archetypal story about leaving/getting back into hobby}...What does this ultimately mean? A steady living arrangement, mo' money fo' fish, and 0 debates on tank placement, expenses, or how much time I spend glued to NR. Sounds like a right and proper way to re-enter the reefkeeping hobby!

Unfortunately, after leaving NR just over 2 years ago I was laid off from my job, effectively ending my Reef Theatre build. Luckily, eighteen months of relocating, interviewing, and pure chance have given me a new home, a new career, and a new itch for a return to being the "God of the Sea People" as it were.

Big thanks to these members for various reasons, some of whom I see are still active. I've learned from you, laughed at you, and generally enjoyed the dialog exchange generated by such a diverse group of personalities (been here off and on for nearly 8 years). I know I've left a few out...i.e. supreme_spork.

Anything I've omitted is still up for consideration. I plan on doing a high-quality, long-term build this time around. I'm trying to keep a sleek and modern look, as I would like this to become a peninsula centerpiece. Bare-bottom and a minimalist scape are likely as well. Thinking maybe 2 rock islands on a diagonal plane.

RayWhisperer

Posted 08 November 2011 - 06:46 PM

I could go into a huge tirade about banning you for not giving us mods, or the site admin a shoutout. However, being a calm, and reasonable person, I shall refrain.....

A word of advice you may choose to heed. Stay as far away from any tank made by Glass Cages, Twin Oak, or whatever other name he's going by these days, as humanly possible. I'd go into a detailed description of my folly in purchasing on of those. However, I'd rather not waste the bandwidth. Suffice it to say, it cost me.... To the tune of about $10,000.

siwelk

Posted 08 November 2011 - 06:51 PM

I could go into a huge tirade about banning you for not giving us mods, or the site admin a shoutout. However, being a calm, and reasonable person, I shall refrain.....

A word of advice you may choose to heed. Stay as far away from any tank made by Glass Cages, Twin Oak, or whatever other name he's going by these days, as humanly possible. I'd go into a detailed description of my folly in purchasing on of those. However, I'd rather not waste the bandwidth. Suffice it to say, it cost me.... To the tune of about $10,000.

OK, seriously...I ALMOST put you in there Ray, for realz.Then I remembered my place as a peon lol

I hear you on GC. I just had it in there as a reference, although I've heard some horror stories.I remember following you years back, you always had something valuable to add to the mix.

RayWhisperer

Posted 08 November 2011 - 09:03 PM

RayWhisperer

High society hillbilly & Honorary SCNRS member

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McBilly

*In best used care salesman outfit*Kat, honey, sweety. Why would you wanna fork over all that cash for new? Look at this baby I just picked up last week. Low miles, clean, one owner. I'll let you walk out of here with it for $19.95. Just to sweeten the deal, I'll throw in a 30 warranty, no charge.